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Griffin played an all-around game Wednesday night, and what he lacked in scoring he more than made up for in assists and rebounds as he was one assist shy of a triple-double. It's concerning that his only made shots came from three, but Griffin is displaying his ability to be a versatile power forward, and the scoring will improve with time.

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Griffin's assist and rebound totals Monday night were not where they usually are on most nights as he was predominantly focused on scoring Monday. Griffin is shooting an abysmal 21 percent from behind the arc over the past four games, so hopefully he will stop wasting possessions and turning the ball over and get back to his strengths in the paint and mid-range game.

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The Pistons have now dropped two in a row after not losing since Griffin joined the squad, and it could be partially due to his inefficiency shooting the ball over the two-game span. He continues to hoist up more three-point chances than he should for his position and skillset, but he still contributes solid totals thanks to his abilities on the inside, which owners would like to see him rely on more than the outside game.

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Griffin recorded 25 points (9-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes during a 115-106 win over the Nets on Wednesday.

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The 25 points marked Griffin's best point total with his new team and also marked a team high. He hasn't struggled much in adjusting to the new role, with averages of 21.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game over the last four contests.

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Griffin has not had any dip in his production since coming to Detroit, posting all-around stat lines each night he takes the court. Monday night was no different, and after struggling to connect on the three since being traded (two for his last nine), he was able to hit three Monday night, which shows signs of him settling into his new role.

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Griffin struggled from the field, and from down town in particular, but he rounded out his night by leading the team in assists while finishing second in rebounding. Despite facing two of the top defensive teams in the league since arriving in Detroit, Griffin has averaged a versatile 20 points, 9.5 rebounds and six assists in roughly 36 minutes per night. These numbers are all in line with his season averages, indicating that a similar level of fantasy production can be expected moving forward.

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Griffin scored 24 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-13 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Thursday's 104-102 win over the Grizzlies.

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Making his team debut, Griffin paced his new team in points and assists while finishing second only to Andre Drummond in rebounding. A strong showing from the foul stripe allowed him to exceed his season average in scoring, and he displayed some instant chemistry with Drummond in an alley-oop that resulted in a big dunk. Griffin's stat line was quite similar to many he posted in a Clippers uniform, indicating that his new surroundings could have a minimal impact on his fantasy value moving forward.

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Griffin will play and start at power forward in Thursday's matchup with the Grizzlies, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.

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Griffin, who was traded to the Pistons earlier this week, is set to make his debut in Detroit and will instantly join the starting five despite having limited opportunities to get integrated with his new team. Griffin is expected to instantly jump in as the Pistons' top option offensively, which should be similar to his previous role in Los Angeles. Of course, Griffin will likely need some time to become familiar with his new teammates, so there's certainly a chance he has some minor struggles over the next few games while adjusting. That said, it doesn't sound like he'll be on any sort of restrictions and his inclusion in the top unit is further evidence that coach Stan Van Gundy has full trust in the All-Star. In the corresponding move, Anthony Tolliver will head back to a bench role.

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Griffin, who has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against Cleveland after being traded to the Pistons, is questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports. Griffin must pass physicals and go through other parts of the trade process.

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If Griffin ends up missing Thursday's contest, it seems likely he would make his team debut Saturday against the Heat. In either scenario, he should be expected to play a full complement of minutes and be a high-usage player within the team's offense.

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Griffin, who was acquired from the Clippers on Monday, won't play in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.

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None of the three players the Pistons received in their megadeal with the Clippers will be available Tuesday as they take physicals and get acclimated to their new environment. It's not out of the question for Griffin to make his Pistons debut in the team's following game Thursday against the Grizzlies, but Beard relays that Saturday against the Heat is a more likely target for the star forward to make his first appearance. Griffin should immediately step in as the Pistons' top playmaker, especially in light of the poor play at point guard the team has received since Reggie Jackson (ankle) was shut down in late December.